Standing room only at airport runway extension hearing

Liz Hitchcock a resident of Naples for 14 years and Reesa Yarkin, a resident for 6 years, hold signs during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Naples City Council members listen to public comments during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Members of the Naples Airport Authority listen to Allen Nelson, a current airline pilot, speak in opposition to airport expansion during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

A gentleman turned the volume down on the outside television because of the booing from the audience during the Naples Airport Authority during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Residents object after a final warning to keep their comments quiet during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Deedee Forrest, who lives in Aqualane Shores, listens to a presentation by the Naples Airport Authority, during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Alan Parker, former chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee, gives a presentation in opposition during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Councilman Doug Finlay listens to speakers during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Cormac Giblin, chair of the Naples Airport Authority, gives a presentation during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Residents prepared to speak raise their hand to take an oath to tell the truth during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Gail Daiger, right, listens to a presentation from the Naples Airport Authority during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Residents look through a pamplet during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

A crowd gathers during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Sharon Kenny of Aqualane Shores presents a petition with 750 signatures in opposition during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Scenes during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Ted Baldwin, senior vice president of Harris Miller Miller & Hanson, an NAA consultant, answers questions from council members during a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Doug Finlay hears from residents during a break in a city council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. The council chambers was standing room only with dozens of city residents watching a monitor outside. Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the city that it is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples airport. Greg Kahn/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from a Naples City Council meeting where a proposal to extend the Naples Airport runway was discussed. After a 10-hour hearing, the Naples City Council approved the run way extension in a 4-3 vote. Lexey Swall/Staff